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What Causes Pus Formation In Bones Of 9 Years Old?

my daughter who is 9 years was suffring from infection in lower back left side initially dr advised n prescribed antibiotic but in vain now dr is of the the opeion that puss is comming from bones that is why biopsy will be carried out in general anesthesia
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Bone or joint infection in children is most commonly caused due to organism called Staphylococcus aureus. This organism can be resistant to antibiotics that's why your daughter did not respond to initial course of antibiotics.
Surgical removal of infected part and puss along with culture sensitivity will help in determining the antibiotic to which organism is sensitive. Intravenous antibiotics will be required. Investigations like MRI may be required to find out the exact extent of infection.
Most children will completely recover from bone infections after proper treatment.
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What Causes Pus Formation In Bones Of 9 Years Old?

Thanks for consulting at Healthcare Magic. Bone or joint infection in children is most commonly caused due to organism called Staphylococcus aureus. This organism can be resistant to antibiotics that s why your daughter did not respond to initial course of antibiotics. Surgical removal of infected part and puss along with culture sensitivity will help in determining the antibiotic to which organism is sensitive. Intravenous antibiotics will be required. Investigations like MRI may be required to find out the exact extent of infection. Most children will completely recover from bone infections after proper treatment.